LOCAL legend Alfie Pentony has said that he’s decided to maintain on going after capping off the ultimate few miles of his bespoke Dog Jog Challenge.
The Dog Jog, which was Alfie’s distinctive method of fundraising the income essential to proceed his therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in America, noticed the ebullient 11 12 months old jog a mile on a regular basis for the interval of lent along with his trustworthy canine companion Gizmo working diligently by his aspect.
Now after having seen the Dog Jog by means of to its finish after walking 50 miles, which is an accomplishment that shouldn’t be in any method possible for a kid of Alfie’s age and prognosis , young Mr Pentony has associated that incontrovertible fact that his resolve to maintain on going it doesn’t matter what obstacles he could encounter as he jogs alongside the lengthy street of life’s journey stays completely resolute and unwavering.
Keep on Going
“I feel fine and I feel so happy that I finished the Dog Jog. The 40 days was not hard at all. I did it for 50 miles and it was very easy. I was glad when we got to the USPCA. I might do it again. I also did a 5k bike ride which was easy. I also won an award for being kind to people. From here I just want to keep going and I am going back to America on April 24th.”
Expressing her satisfaction on the outstanding achievement made on the a part of her beloved son was Colleen Pentony, who defined how Alfie along with having completed the Dog Jog has additionally develop into the worthy recipient of the Uberheroes Award for lively kindness in the direction of others.
“We are completely pleased with Alfie as he completed his canine jog after working 1.3 miles to the USPCPA. There was a very good few walked with Alfie for the final mile.
“He ran loads of the route as a result of Newcastle had been enjoying and he needed to get home to observe the match. The match began at 12.30pm they usually scored a penalty earlier than Alfie left for the ultimate leg of the Dog Jog so he went out in good kind and he got here again in good kind as nicely as a result of Newcastle received and he was delighted. We additionally had a 1 12 months old child who has Duchenne additionally come up and assist Alfie , Teddy was his identify.
“Alfie additionally received the Uberheroes Award for lively kindness to others.
“He received this award last Saturday night in the La Mon Hotel in Belfast. He won a trophy, plaque, certificate and Belfast Giants tickets as well. We are not sure who nominated Alfie for this award, but it is brilliant that he is raising awareness for Duchenne.”
“So Alfie completed his canine jog, then he got here home and went out after the soccer. For a baby with Duchenne to do that is totally wonderful. People have been commenting that they’re simply speechless. I attribute this to the therapy however to Alfie’s mindset as nicely, he’s decided like myself to not let Duchenne beat him.
“He completed the bike ride in Magherafelt to support his friend which involved him riding his bike for 3 miles, and Alfie took off like a rocket and it did not take a note out of him. In-between this he was still doing his walking. It took a lot to go out everyday and walk your dog and to do this mile everyday and make time to do this. He is just amazing.”
